Helena Bonham Carterapproaches acting as a mixture of play and work.
“[A]cting is just pretending,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2011.
Bonham Carter approaches the theatrical version of a real-life person with even more dedication and study.
Wherever possible, Bonham Carter likes to receive consent from a real-life person before playing them onscreen.
In a situation like this, Bonham Carter has famously gone to greater lengths to obtain permission.
Does that mean anything?"
At the time, Bonham Carter was still debating if she’d take on the part.
She took advantage of this unexpected opportunity to ask the princess herself if she was right for the part.
“I think you’re a better idea than the other actor,” was the answer.
This response rang true for Bonham Carter.
According to Bonham Carter, that was a “typical” Margaret thing to say.
Bonham Carter had met Princess Margaret on a few occasions and had first-hand knowledge of the princess' personality.
The royal had even commented on Bonham Carter’s acting abilities at a party at Windsor Castle.
“Typical Margaret!”
True to this candid nature, the medium-channeled Margaret gave Bonham Carter some acting advice.
The deceased princess also emphasized her style of smoking cigarettes.
The actor also consulted an astrologer to see if she and Taylor would have been compatible with one another.
Fortunately, Bonham Carter received a favorable report from the astrologer.
The spirit world is a part of Bonham Carter’s personal and professional life.
While she senses a strong spiritual connection, Bonham Carter realizes that not all people share her views.
